Group Contends 'Overly Broad Policy' Has a 'Chilling Effect'

Some of the largest U.S. news organizations are accusing the Federal Aviation Administration of infringing on their First Amendment rights by effectively prohibiting them from using drones for reporting in the country.

Fourteen news organizations, including the Associated Press, New York Times Co., and Tribune Co., filed a joint brief in a high-profile legal case that is testing the FAA's legal authority to regulate drones.